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Nerd Costume Ideas: The best way to Make a Homemade Nerd Costume
Updated on December sixteen, 2014 emmaklarkins more Your One-Stop Nerd Shop
I heard you wanted nerd costume ideas to satisfy your starvation for an awesome outfit this year, fellow Earthling. That is wonderful, because I’ve acquired some nifty ones right right here ready for you! Jeepers, is not that swell?

As far as skills go, well, I was on the Math Team and in the Chess Membership for eight years. I hope that is sufficient to determine my “nerd cred!”

To all you nerd-lovers on the market able to rise up in arms: sure, this costume involves stereotypes, but that is what costumes are all about!

And if you wish to discover the opposite end of the spectrum, check out my Punk Costume site.

Images from this site are additionally on Flickr.

Making Nerd Glasses – Popping Out the Lenses
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Buy a pair of low-cost glasses at a thrift retailer or drug retailer. I obtained mine for $2 at Goodwill.

When you’ve got a mini screwdriver, you need to use this to loosen or take away the little screws maintaining the lenses in place.

Heating the glasses with a blowdrier or warm (not boiling!) water can also loosen the lenses.

If that does not work, use a screwdriver or awl on the lens edge to pry out the lenses.
Professional tip: To actually make these glasses scream “Nerd!” identical to a gaggle of high school bullies from the 80’s, hell-bent on making life miserable for anyone not within the cool child clique, you want so as to add the good ol’ tape, a la “a jock broke my glasses and that i took it upon myself to fix them.” Masking tape, duct tape, scotch tape – the tape world is your oyster. This is how you specific your nerd character!

The Nerd Costume Tie: Clip-On Is Greatest
I found this cute little clip-on tie at Goodwill for about $three. It’s just a little plain for a nerd tie, but I think it really works with the rest of the costume.

Alternately, you should utilize a bow tie or even an everyday tie. If you can find a very goofy or obnoxious tie, even higher.

It is worth noting, nonetheless, that a nerd is not going to at all times put on a neck ornament: see Revenge of the Nerds for an instance. It all is dependent upon what kind of a nerd look you’re going for; let your logical mind assess the absolute best tie configuration.

Dogs additionally look good in clip-on ties.
The Nerd Costume Shirt
The stereotypical nerd (whom we see in films, typically sporting a pocket protector sprouting out of a shirt pocket) normally wears a button-down shirt. It helps to set him (or her) aside from the regular masses of their tees and polos.

I was lucky enough to have a white button-down in my closet (though, unfortunately, I didn’t personal a shirt with pockets). If you do not have an applicable button-down shirt, ideally one with a loud pattern, you can simply discover one at your native thrift store. Make sure to button your shirt all the strategy to the highest (another hallmark of nerd fashion!).

The Nerd Costume Pants, Socks, and Sneakers
The Nerd Costume Pants, Socks, and Shoes
It is important to get something macho shirt epic for the nerd costume pants. Again, loud patterns that you simply would not normally wear are good, and again, you will in all probability don’t have any downside finding these kinds of pants at your local thrift store. You can also simply put on khaki pants, but remember to verify they’re Quick! Pants that hit at or above the ankle are a signature nerd calling card. The explanations for this are unclear – perhaps there’s a correlation between intelligence and height? Or perhaps nerds can’t discover pants that match as a result of they’re too busy finding out quantum physics? If it’s essential to, you possibly can at all times roll up or pin the pants to make them appear shorter.

A quick observe about belts: if you’re carrying your pants excessive, you would possibly must get a new belt for this costume, as usually your waist is a special dimension than your hips. Suspenders are also an effective way to complete the look, particularly brightly colored or patterned ones.

Socks and footwear should contrast. If you are going to put on darkish leather sneakers, make sure you put on vibrant white socks. And if you are carrying white tennis footwear, darkish socks are the ticket. After all, socks with designs on them work too, particularly if you can find some really nerdy ones!

Video Inspiration
A Full Geek Costume – For getting or For Ideas
Adult Class Nerd Costume Dimension: Grownup Standard SizeThis pre-made nerd costume has got it all: glasses, suspenders, pants, and man with a goofy expression on his face. After all, it’s probably best to assemble the person objects yourself, but a costume like this will provide you with some ideas!

Buy Now The final Result. You, Too, Can Look like This!
I might nonetheless tweak it a bit. I feel that I could a minimum of find a nerdier shirt, and maybe shorten the pants a bit. Some additional equipment you might want to add if you are feeling impressed:

Pocket protector (the final word nerd merchandise!)

A sweater vest or cardigan for costume warmth and most nerdiness

A textbook or notebook and pen

If you are a lady, attempt some nerd hairstyles: pigtails, braids, or a ponytail.

In case you plan to carry a bag, go for a backpack or simple messenger bag. Remember: function over fashion.

A love of learning and a nerdy attitude!
And remember crucial factor: have fun!

Who is the Reigning Nerd? – Vote Here!
The most effective nerd ever is…

sendinglilymom24 6 years in the past

I am too late for Halloween but I love the glasses and the canine carrying the tie is simply too cute. Additionally wished to thanks for blessing one among my lenses. I tried to depart you a message in your bio page but was not able to. Thanks once more. =)

Marika 6 years ago from Cyprus

Just noticed this one on the entrance page and needed to look! Superior costume concepts for nerds!

Great tips! I’m completely a nerd anyway. 🙂

MacPharlain 6 years ago

NERD!!! Enjoyable lens and good costume tips.

hahaha..this is absolutely an fascinating, informative and funny all at the same time!

kjbranch77 6 years ago

haha Superior lens!

Rantsand 6 years ago

LOL nice lens, I was a nerd as soon as….wait, I still am !

You nailed it, Nerd Lady.

CatJGB 6 years ago

Ah, this is simply too cool! I’ll use these ideas next time I must costume up in costume. My hubby is into d’n’d so we might each go as nerds! Hahahahaha!

Jennifer P Tanabe 6 years ago from Pink Hook, NY

Oh yes, my closet has plenty of nerd costume alternatives!

pawpaw911 6 years ago

Loved the lens. Very funny. Now I do know I won’t even have to vary clothes for Halloween 🙂

iwrite4cash 6 years ago

Fantastic lens, it was a really pleasant read certainly!

zimbali2011 6 years in the past

LOL! enjoyed it 🙂 great lens

ikari1976 6 years ago

hahaha superior pic!!!

KANEsUgAr 6 years in the past

never occurred to me to dress like a nerd. such cute concepts, i adore it!

sojourner-1 6 years in the past

Nice nerd lens. It is always the glasses that appears to complete a nerd outfit.

nice job! method to go dressing up as a nerd for the whole world to see, you’d make an important nerd too (this implies I favored it), sustain the great work on all your lens, love running into them.

Mclure2 6 years in the past

elyria 6 years in the past

fefe42 6 years ago

Wow, you’ve obtained a fantastic costume there! I voted for Steve Urkel however I additionally really like Invoice from Freaks and Geeks…he is the funniest nerd ever. *blessed*

Mary Crowther 6 years ago from Havre de Grace

Enjoyable lens! Love the dog with the tie!

Wendy Leanne 6 years ago from Texas

Superior lens. Beloved it.

This is a superb costume concept!

Chris-H LM 6 years ago

Nerds rule! Pocket protectors are a must though I have to say I favor a bow tie or a bolo (Tex-mex nerd) 😛

Lee Hansen 6 years in the past from Vermont

Sheesh, Emma. I had those precise safety glasses in junior high. Complete with scratched lenses and tape – for real. I am still a geeky nerd, but I am a grandma now so it’s cool.

howards522 6 years ago

The only thing lacking is the pencil holder that goes within the shirt pocket! Nice Lens!

Diana Grant 6 years ago from United Kingdom

I feel I was a nerd 50 years in the past, before the word was even invented, and now my grandchildren are carrying on the tradition, what with World of Warcraft (WoW to the cognoscenti) and studying pure Maths (Math if you’re American, but I challenge that) at Uni.

I would actually gown as myself, have been I to indulge in Halloween, as opposed to merely distributing sweeties to trick-or-deal with pests.

Here are some Angel Blessings

An incredible nerd outfit. These are excellent creds, too, for having authority on the proper costume. 🙂

FitVision 6 years ago

Some nice concepts right here. And an entertaining read! Thanks 🙂

Don Wilson 6 years in the past from Yakima, WA

Cool! I can simply costume up as myself.

Authoremmaklarkins 6 years ago

@ErHawkns7100: I agree! Except it could be arduous as a result of, such as you say, nerds aren’t the underdogs anymore!

ErHawkns7100 6 years ago

It’s time to remake Revenge macho shirt of the Nerds. Nerds will all the time be widespread, we rule the world!